The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is used as part of the admissions process
by nursing schools nationwide. Our test center accepts students who are applying to
any nursing program, including SJSU.

General Information

We only administer the paper/pencil version of the TEAS 6.We do not give the computer-based version of the test.

Test Fee: $50All test fees are non-refundable. Fees are subject to change without notice. If you need to reschedule before the registration deadline, we can transfer your fee.After registration closes, we can only reschedule in emergencies, with documentation. We can only reschedule a given registration one time.

About the TEAS:The TEAS consists of four content areas: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English.
Total test administration time is approximately 4.5 hours. Candidates will have 3
hours and 29 minutes to complete a total of 170 questions:

Reading: 53 questions (64 minutes)

Mathematics: 36 questions (54 minutes)

Science: 53 questions (63 minutes)

English: 28 questions (28 minutes)

We will provide four-function calculators for the test. You do not need to bring one.

2019 TEAS Test Dates:

Testers are assigned at random to either 8:00am or 1:30pm. We cannot assign times.Reporting times will be on your admission ticket, sent 1 week prior to the test.Please reserve the entire day and make appropriate arrangements so you can attend.

Test Date

Registration Deadline

Accommodation Deadline*

December 1, 2018

November 16, 2018

November 1, 2018

January 12, 2019

January 4, 2019

December 12, 2018

March 9, 2019

February 22, 2019

February 9, 2019

May 11, 2019

April 26, 2019

April 11, 2019

June 1, 2019

May 17, 2019

May 1, 2019

August 10, 2019

July 26, 2019

July 10, 2019

September 21, 2019

September 6, 2019

August 21, 2019

November 9, 2019

October 25, 2019

October 9, 2019

December 7, 2019

November 22, 2019

November 7, 2019

* Students requiring test accommodations must submit the appropriate documentation to
the Accessible Education Center (AEC). To ensure accommodations can be made, an appointment must be scheduled with an
AEC counselor at least one month prior to your exam date to determine eligibility and prescribe test accommodations.
Students unable to meet this deadline should contact the AEC as soon as possible;
you may also elect to take the exam under standard conditions without receiving accommodations.